By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected members of the outlawed Eiye Confraternity, all identified as students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, following a coordinated operation that thwarted an alleged planned attack within the university community. Th…

…kidnappers abducted 10 other persons and took them into the forest. He said they heard police shooting, while being marched into the forest. According to him, “I was coming from the farm when I met six of them armed with guns and matchet. They also captured others, making us 11 victims. “They took us from one bush to a…

…thugs …Accord, APC trade blame By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has given express approval to the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to go after any criminal irrespective of their hideouts across the state. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting with political parties, tr…

…stones, sticks, punches and repeated kicks, inflicting injuries that proved fatal. Police believe the alleged assault stemmed from accusations that Ngwenya was having an affair with the brothers’ biological mother. The incident came to the attention of authorities after Sibongile Motsa reported finding her son dead ins…

The Abia State Police Command says it has identified and destroyed a suspected criminal camp in the state, warning that there is no hiding place for criminals. In a statement issued on Thursday, by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, the…

…return safely and prayed for peace and security across the country. The Benue State Police Command has yet to issue a statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report. Efforts are ongoing to obtain the command's reaction.

The Katsina State Police Command says a joint security operation involving the military and members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps has foiled a cattle rustling attempt and recovered 117 livestock allegedly stolen by suspected bandits in Charanchi Local Government Area of the state. The command disclosed thi…

... arraign 17 suspects According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sunday Abutu, the command disclosed that after thorough screening and investigation, those found culpable were charged before courts of competent jurisdiction for prosecution in line with relevant legal provisions. The CP…

The Ondo State Police Command has rescued a 61-year-old woman, Mrs. Modupe Oladele, who was abducted by armed men in Owo, Owo Local Government Area, following a gun battle that also led to the recovery of her stolen vehicle. The command said the operation was carried out after a swift response by its operatives under t…

PREMIUM TIMES examined and compared attacks reported in the media in 2024 before Simon Ekpa's arrest and in 2025 after his arrest and subsequent imprisonment to assess the security impacts.

…and, according to project sources, triggered immediate increases in operational costs. Police at the gate The standoff escalated. The PG returned with police officers to the site, seeking to arrest Odiete and operations personnel. Social justice advocate, Kenny Ovweh, who was at the scene, captured the tension live: "T…

…including Sesanga, were wounded during clashes with pro-government activists and the police. The office of the UN human rights chief condemned the death of at least one demonstrator. Another rally is planned for July 8. Sesanga is part of the C64 (Coalition Article 64) set up in May to oppose the presidential move. He…

The police command in Imo has rescued a kidnap victim from a forest bordering the Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala areas of the Owerri West Local Government Area. The command's public relations officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Okoye said the operation was part of efforts to eliminate…

Mr Disu hailed Governor Mbah's investment in modern security infrastructure

…through the recruitment of additional officers into the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force. He noted that the initiative is expected to improve security presence across the country and enhance operational effectiveness in troubled areas. On the issue of state policing, Obidike described President Tinubu as the…

27 years after Nigeria returned to democratic rule and decades after the country abandoned regional policing, the National Assembly has

The Borno State Police Command has intercepted 55 sacks containing 60ml bottles of an illicit substance popularly known as "Gumm" enroute international borders. The Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Daso, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday said the consignment were intercepted on 26th of Jun…

…Since the abduction, the state government, in collaboration with the military, police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun Corps and other security agencies, has intensified efforts to rescue the victims. Authorities have repeatedly assured residents that the victims remain a priority and that securi…

…that the MACBAN chairman had earlier attended a peace meeting convened by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ohinmini Local Government Area with Fulani leaders and representatives of the Ayunne community following recent security concerns in the area. According to reports, Muhammad and his companion were travelling…

…and technical tracking operations at the Onikolobo area of Ogun State," the CP said. The police commissioner also revealed that detectives recovered several items believed to be linked to the crime, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank and a black pen. "Following the suspects' confessional statements, detectiv…

The Senate has passed constitutional amendments to establish state police in Nigeria. The lawmakers passed the bill on Wednesday. Earlier, the senators resolved to adopt manual voting for the consideration of the state police bill after its electronic voting device developed a technical fault. The resolution came after…

…unlawfully detained. His camera was damaged, and his mobile phone was seized by armed police officers on the order of the former FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, at Eagle Square, Abuja, on August 1, 2024, while he was covering the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. The Court agreed with Counsel to the appli…

…the National Assembly to amend the Constitution to allow the establishment of state police, describing the initiative as a critical measure for tackling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. During his Democracy Day address earlier this month, Tinubu reiterated his administration's commitment to com…

The police said the suspension followed reports circulating on social media alleging that the officer collected N500,000 from a suspect to secure his release from detention.

…"We commend the heads and personnel of all security agencies, including the Army, Police, DSS, and other paramilitary bodies, for their professionalism and effective inter-agency collaboration in ensuring peace before, during, and after the election. "We are equally grateful to members of our great party, the All Progr…